The Gambia is the fourth most densely populated country in West Africa, with around 1.2 million people population. Banjul is the capital and chief port of The Gambia, which is located where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean. Also Banjul connected the country with Senegal by a ferry across the river and holds the country’s economic center including the Central Bank of Gambia.
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Banjul’s principal export is peanut processing but also palm wood and oil, and skins and hides are shipped. The brewing and tourism also are available. The Gambiacharms its guests with sunny beaches and natural reserves where they cans watch monkeys, birds, hippos and hyenas in the wild. The major resorts are Bakau, Fajara, Kotu, and Kololi.
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The attractions in the Banjul are the Albert Market – one numerous bustling market, Banjul Court House, the GambianNationalMuseum and several major mosques. Albert Market is a great place to start leisurely walking and shopping for exotic local crafts, batiks, silver jewelers clothes, shoes and etc.Â
The major attraction in Banjul is Arch 22, which is the most impressive building in The Gambia. The Arch was built to commemorate the 22 July 1994 it’s a historical monument that also houses a modest textile museum. Standing high at 35m it affords spectacular views over the city and coastal areas.
